In article , Tom S. wrote:
So someone else has to provide the means AND can't set the rules under which
that ASSOCIATION constines to exist?

They can set some of the rules, yes - but not ALL of the rules. Labour
laws say that they cannot set all of the rules - some are set by
legislation. If you don't like the labour laws, then MOVE! :-)

You can't have your cake and eat it, too.'

Sure you can.

A company is run for the OWNERS, not for the EMPLOYEES. Having good
relations with employees is a good idea, but NOT having good relations IS
NOT slavery.

Oh, I never disagreed with that point. I just contend that running a
company in such a way that there isn't a mutual employer-employee
respect and trust is grossly stupid.

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